US fashion CEO resigns after physically restraining animal rights activists
Summary
Steven Kolb, CEO of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), resigned after being filmed physically restraining animal rights activists at New York Fashion Week. The activists were protesting H&M's use of wool, and Kolb was placed on leave before deciding to step down.Key Facts
- Steven Kolb had led the CFDA for 20 years, including 15 years as CEO.
- Kolb physically restrained two PETA protesters during a COS show at New York Fashion Week.
- The protesters opposed the use of wool by H&M, the parent company of COS.
- Kolb pushed one protester and covered his mouth, and wrestled another to the ground.
- PETA called the incident unfortunate and criticized H&M for not addressing animal cruelty.
- The CFDA board thanked Kolb for his leadership and said the organization is ready to continue its mission.
- PETA held a similar protest at London Fashion Week, targeting H&M’s use of wool.
- The CFDA has not yet named a replacement CEO.
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